A failure to detect a certain drug by a drug-testing procedure is a failure of __________.

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Sensitivity refers to a drug-testing procedure's ability to detect a substance at low levels. Therefore, if the procedure fails to detect the drug, it indicates a lack of sensitivity. Specificity, on the other hand, refers to a test's ability to correctly identify a specific substance without cross-reacting with others. Clarity and fairness are not terms that apply to drug testing procedures.

A Failure to Detect a Certain Drug by a Drug-Testing